SUPPLY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a technical expert, analyst, and integrator possessing advanced knowledge of Material Management and Supply Chain Operations within the Air Education and Training Command (AETC), operational command staff responsible for developing Air Force personnel and training weapon systems.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Supply Program Management Series 2003 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes extensive knowledge of a broad range of supply program relationships and significant expertise and depth in advanced knowledge of Materiel Management and Supply Chain Operations within the Air Education and Training Command (AETC), operational command staff responsible for developing Air Force personnel and training weapon systems.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Extensive knowledge and thorough understanding of logistics management concepts and supply procedures/automated data systems.

Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive MAJCOM, Directorate, and AETC retail operational studies; and preparing solutions to especially broad, important, and severe military operational and contingency areas.

Ability to make Air Force and MAJCOM level decisions based on knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives, sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.

Ability to chair large teaming efforts, conferences, and meetings with other MAJCOMs, Program Offices, Air Staff and effectively brief senior leadership, to include General Officers.

Ability to effectively communicate (oral and written), facilitate, arbitrate, and negotiate with tact and diplomacy.

Ability to develop strategic plans, organize, schedule projects, establish and meet timelines. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

Manages AETC Supply Chain Management for assigned Weapon Systems.

Serves as the technical authority and advisor on Material Management and supply chain operations for AETC, providing technical guidance to command leaders and subordinate units.

Provides command management direction relative to general supply support to all AETC and tenant units. Performs as an Action Officer.

Prepares and delivers both written and oral presentations of a senior[1]level nature, including reports, briefings, and training sessions, to foster collaboration and address complex issues.